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Blog 83729
 

Arkansas band-land

HELLO ARKANSAS BANDERS I FINALLY HAVE A DATE 10/20/2010 THIS IS VERY LUCKY DATE FOR ME IT IS MY DAUGHTERS & GRAND-DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAYS. I AM GOING TO START MY NEW ME ADVENTURE ON THAT DAY. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OTHER PEOPLE FROM THIS AREA TO TALK TO AND SEE IF I COULD GET SOME INFORMATION INSIGHT INTO WHAT THE NEXT TWO MONTHS ARE GOING TO BE LIKE, NO NO LUCK.:thumbup: IT SEEM FUNNY THE OFFICE IS FULL OF PEOPLE LIKE ME GETTING THE LAP-BAND®®® AND THE SEMINARS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE SAYING THEY ARE GOING TO THE SAME:w00t: DOCTOR BUT I CAN'T FIND ANY OF THEM TO TALK TOO? DR. JOHN BAKER IS MY SURGION BAPTIST HOSPITAL IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IS THE PLACE IT WILL HAPPEN.   I HAVE STARTED MY 10 DAYS OF HMR SHAKES WITH ALL KINDS OF 2 TABLESPOONS OF FLAVORS:tt2: SUGAR FREE JELLO/PUDDING V-8 JUICE HOT & SPICEY CARROT JUICE / CHEESE SOUP NO FAT CONDENCED 2 TABLES SPOON IN VANILLA SHAKE WARM SOUP DRINK JUST ANYTHING TO MAKE IT SEEM LIKE I AM EATING:thumbup: SOMETHING THAT HAS A TASTE. AND THE DILL PICKLES ARE TO DIE FOR SOMETHING CRUNCHY.:cursing:   WHAT CAN I SAY I AM HERE AND I AM GOING TO DO THIS. CRYSTAL LIGHT IS A LIFE SAVOR TOO I WAS A SONIC DIET CHERRY VANILLA COKE ADDICT TOO MY TRUCK JUST WANT TO DRIVE RIGHT IN WITH OUT A THOUGHT. NO MORE COKES. :thumbup: I WILL TRY AND POST EVERY DAY HOPE SOME ONE WILL LET ME KNOW IF THEIR IS LIFE OUT THERE IN ARKANSAS BAND-LAND /
ARKAWANA

ARKAWANA

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Blog 68842
 

One Year-GOAL MET well almost -What the hell now?

OK--Captain Mark checking in. Its been right at 1 year since lapband. I'm 4 lbs away from my goal and I will be there very soon. I'm analytical so I chart everything and can almost predict the day I will hit 225. Started at 290, now at 229. I WILL make my goal (estimate 10-31-2010). If I can stay away from the Capt. Morgan on the weekends I would get there quicker. Pirates need their rum. The amazing thing is that I took the summer off from the diet. Didn't want to feel weak out on the gulf. Didn't gain a pound during that 4 months. Started out wearing size 42 jeans and am now in 36. Damn--I look good at 54. So the big question, WHAT THE HELL NOW? If you are at your goal, do you let a little out and try to maintain or do you keep it tight and lose more? Would love eat that coconut pie at Thanksgiving. Advice needed. Captain Mark-out
Captainmarkw1

Captainmarkw1

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Blog 88784
 

1 week post-op

I am one week post-op, and feeling well today. I went out with my Mom, sister, and some friends, and did quite a bit of walking, and even some shopping!   Took the train home, and when DH picked me up at the station, I was a bit tired and sore, but really not bad at all. The worst is behind me!   Weight-wise, well, I'm copying from a post I just made:   Holy canoli, what a difference a week makes!   Even though I was only just banded last Tuesday, check this out!!!   The first pic is from last Monday (1 day pre-op), the second set are from today.   This gives me renewed energy to keep on with the liquid diet!!!      
BostonPA

BostonPA

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Blog 90427
 

Breast Cancer Month

Hello fellow bandsters!   My husband and I were away this weekend in Orlando, which is about 3 1/2 hours from our home. There was a horror convention going on for my husband and shopping with my girlfrieds for me.   I cannot wear any of my old clothes, so I have given almost everything away to a co-worker for her and her daughter to share. So when the opportunity came up to hit some of the outlet stores with 2 friends who live up in Orlando, I jumped at the chance.   I never knew the Gap carried larger sizes. Most stores will go up to a 14, the Gap goes up to a 20. I am now wearing an 18-20, so I was able to get 3 pairs of jeans and 3 sweaters for my vacation in November. We walked and walked and walked and tried on shoes, pants, tops, and had a blast. A year ago I wouldn't have been able to do the amount of walking I did this weekend. The weight loss has certainly made such a huge difference in my life.   On Sunday I had a 1 hour massage at the spa while my husband was at the horror convention. I was resting/reading by the pool when he called that I should meet him for lunch. As we were walking around looking at all of the costumed people, I noticed a room with all tattoo artists doing tattoos.   I have thought about getting a tattoo for a while, but never really had the opportunity - until seeing what was going on.   I went into the huge room and walked around viewing some of the artist's work and found a young woman who I thought would be really good. So I actually got a tattoo.   I am a breast cancer survivor. Anyone who has read my blog knows I had a mastectomy on January 5th of this year. October is breast cancer month and the month I was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. So, I have uploaded a picture of the tattoo that is now on the side of my left calf.   Cancer certainly changed how I look at a lot of things. Losing weight and getting healthier has also made things look brighter and clearer for me. I have a better chance of keeping cancer at bay by losing weight and exercising, which is exactly what I am doing.   For those of us who have had breast cancer, for anyone who knows someone who has or had breast cancer and for those of us who struggle everyday with weight, I am here to say there is hope. I am a survivor. I will succeed and I will continue fighting until I have reached my goal.   I hope you all have a great evening.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 103317
 

Just starting out :)

After going to the first and only seminar I've ever been to, October 9, 2010, I was hooked. I've been researching and looking forward to the LAP-BAND procedure for the last 3 years, when I first saw the commercial for a better life. I recently found out that I won't have to do the whole 6 month diet that some insurances require. That made me super excited! Even though I'm only 17 now, in a short while (January 2011) I'll be turning 18, which is when I'll be able to get the surgery. Meanwhile, in that time I'll be able to see the surgery and have all the tests that need to be done. Finding all this out just makes my dreams start to come true. :cursing:
kourtany93

kourtany93

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Blog 94643
 

3 weeks post op

i went back to work today. very tiring, even though i sit at a desk all day. the commute is a killer. hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. i was not hungry until the end of the day. i had a balance bar and i ate that on the bus until i got home. i rested a few minutes and fixed my dinner and lunch for tomorrow.
papoose

papoose

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Blog 103308
 

Do I or don't I that is the question? Please...give me the pro's & con's of LB!NEWBIE

Hi   I had my first consult almost a year ago in which my insurance at the time only paid if the procedure was done in an acute care setting. Now the surgical weight loss center has built one and my insurance is ready to pay.......I received a phone call a couple of weeks ago with a message on my phone to call and set up another consult or pre-op appointment! I have tried and left messages a couple of times for my pre-op consult appt and I know once I jump that hurdle I will be on board with this procedure in a heartbeat! I am tired of feeling like a slug and looking this way. I had 2 babies 18 months apart and now my youngest is a year old...I swore to NOT buy any new clothes until I lost the weight & was able to buy smaller clothes so here I am STILL in my maternity pants! I am ready to do this and I did lose over 80 pounds 7 years ago on my own but it was the wrong way...constantly exercising & starving myself but with life stresses its back and I'm ready to LIVE AGAIN!   Please help me get on the right track & I'm anxious to make some new friends and have some cheerleaders that are further in the process then I as well as do some cheerleading of my own for you all!   Thanks for reading!
mmbell

mmbell

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Blog 4214
 

Just Keep Swimming

Grr. I totally messed up this weekend. I am still pre-op and trying to lose weight before my surgery. I meet with my surgeon for the first time on Friday. So last Sat was my 10 yr high school reunion. I was good all day saturday until we left for the reunion. I did not eat much that day because I knew I was going to have a couple drinks. Well I had more than a couple drinks and Sunday I was sick as a dog!!! why did I do that to myself? Then Sunday I did not follow my plan. I was so hungover there was no way for me to eat like I was suposed to. So when I weighed myself Monday afternoon I was up 4 pounds!!!!! WHAAAAAAT??? I am so mad at myself. I am hoping that my body will get back into business and maybe in a few days those pounds will come off. I am doing slimfast today and tomorrow with hopes that will help a little. It is hard to not get frustrated with yourself. So i am trying to just keep swimming. I wanted to be down almost 20 pounds when I meet with my surgeon. Right now I will be lucky if I am down 10! So bummed. Okay I am over it. I made a mistake and have to move on. Just stay focused on my goals and I can do it. Sorry I needed to give myself a pep talk!
hugsamber

hugsamber

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Blog 99975
 

Getting Ready for my Band!

Did all that is required. Dietician, Pych, Sleep study. Now the doctor is submitting to insurance so I hope to get a date with in 1 - 2 weeks. Will be early November!! Very exciting.:cursing:
heinzfam

heinzfam

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Blog 94826
 

Cookie

So my nickname since i was about 5 years old is Cookie. I was named this by my father and so began my love affair with cookies. I can bake any kind, eat just about any kind, and love the smell of them cooking. So as I sit in Panera Bread typing this message all of the lucious smells that go hand in hand with cookies are surrounding me. Then it dawns on me, I haven't had a cookie in how long?! It doesn't even seem real. I honestly can't recall the last time I had a cookie...wow.   I'm active again. Walking about 30-45 minutes a day (can't believe the great weather this time of year) and its helping. My energy is returning and I'm feeling the burn. I go see my surgeon on Thursday for my first preop and presumably my first fill. Wish me luck. I had a mishap with one of my wounds opening but I went into the ER and they took care of it. Hopefully a huge ugly scar won't result from it. Haven't gone back to work yet and I'm not looking forward to it....if you're pre-op do yourself the favor of taking the time off! It really helps!
chriper

chriper

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Blog 84891
 

When will I start to feel restriction?

Today is my 2 month bandiversary, I've had 2 fills and can go back for another in 2 weeks. I feel like I have hit a plateau and am just wondering if that's normal so early on. I still eat whatever I want, though I really think about what I am eating, so I'm not doing any fast food (except the occasional Subway) or junk food/snacks. I'm full most of the day, I drink my water and take my walks. Should I go back and do shakes for a couple of days to get my body back on track? I know it's a process and it's not a race, but I haven't lost anything in weeks!
Lap2Fab

Lap2Fab

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Blog 103290
 

No restriction

I am at a point of being depressed after having my sugery. I have had two fills (the last fill on 9/28/10 with 6cc total). I am able to eat whatever I want to eat and not getting any restriction. I am wondering if this was a complete waste. I have lost 12lbs but I know people who are two months out and has lost more than me. I don't know if this is a mind thing or what. Need help. :cursing:
hrdiamond4

hrdiamond4

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Blog 100512
 

Just got home from my first post op follow up...

Just got home from my first post op follow up and I am down 10.5 lbs!!!! I am not at 207....I haven't seen this number in years!!! I started my journey at 232.....that makes 25lbs since July!!!! He did tell me not to expect a 10 lb wieght loss every week...but I still have two weeks of liquid to do...now I moved up to my protein shakes 3x daily and 64 oz of clear liquids...plus my chewable vitamin! I picked up those viactiv chocolate flavor vitamins, I ate one and now I am too full for my protein shake....maybe I should take the vitamin at bed time? Anyways...Had a super fatastic day! (although I don't see much of a change, maybe i am blind to that extra 25lbs...who knows...my boobs are smaller though..I guess that is a good thing!):cursing:
nancy_marie_00

nancy_marie_00

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Blog 80961
 

10-12-2010 surgery woot woot :-)

i CANT BELIEVE MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW:biggrin: I am so excited to start this journey. It has been a tough couple weeks with the liquid diet but I made it through. I feel better to and seem to have more energy. I also had to give up my favorite thing "DIET SODA" LOVE LOVE LOVE it but I made it through the withdrawls and dont even crave one now. Good Luck to all.
ur2lost

ur2lost

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Blog 99277
 

10/11/10 Hunger Sucks!!

I'm disappointed. I want to eat and when I do Im not filling up. Its just going thru my tummy. Im gonna step it up today and try less food and more Liquids to keep me filled. I have two weeks for my first adjustment and thats a long time to keep going thru this. I will begin my workouts today on a more serious level. Nothing overdone but enough to get the blood flowing and the sweat coming. Im determined to do this!!!!:cursing:
Raychie-Rach

Raychie-Rach

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Blog 100399
 

Medically Cleared!

Well everything has been finalized! 8 days & counting....dun dun dun!   Bloodwork...check Chest x-ray....check EKG....check Liquid diet.....just started!   Went to my appointment today with my PCP and my offical starting weight is....now remember this is on his scale, is 227. When I went to my surgeon on September 7th according to his scale I was 234.   So could I have possible have lost 7 pounds? I have been very nervous about the surgery & I did have a stomach virus last week, but 7 pounds can't be!   But 7 punds is 7 pounds & I will take it anyway I can get it. Went to Walmart this morning and bought some supplies:   Scale Heating Pad Gas-X (Dissolving Strips) Junior Strength Tylenol (chewable)   Pop open the scale from Walmart & low and behold I get on and it says 228.   So my official starting weight is 228! Now if I could just figure out how to make one of those little ticker tapes for the bottom of my blog, I would be happy. Suggestions or directions welcome!   I even managed to have my teenage daughter take my Before pictures. I figured I should take them today, because hopefully today will be the last day that I will ever be this weight again.   It has been a long process but I am mentally prepared for the road that lies ahead of me. I am still a little nervous about the surgery. Not the LAP BAND surgery....just surgery in general. But I know I have made a good decision that will not only benefit myself but my family as well.   The first steps are always the hardest but I know I am well on my way to a newer & healthier lifestyle.
BRINA913

BRINA913

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Blog 58661
 

Am I slacking?

October 11, 2010. I have been banded for a few years now. I have lost almost 55 lbs., but most importantly, to me, is the fact I have gone from a size 22 to 14!! I am having a problem now that I need to work through. A few months ago I became very sick (Dr. thought it was the flu). I had quite a bit of vomitting. It was believed that my stomach had become irritated, and it affected my band. Came to a point where I could not keep anything down, not even water. Became very dehydrated, which made me even sicker. I went to Dr. to have a release. Now I am sooo fearful of having a fill. I was so sick!! I do not want to go back there. I need to start at square one. I know that, but now i am terrified to do it!! I need some help/encouragement!!.:cursing:
sarcout13

sarcout13

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How I lost 100lbs
 

Progress...

So something else I was doing made me start to think about all of my progress.. I think I need to print this out and put it on the fridge or something.. It's not goo quality, I don't know how to photoshop or anything like that.. but umm yeah.. WOW   *Please see attachment*
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

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How I lost 100lbs
 

Quick Check-in :)

Hey bandland!   Weird to realize I haven't been here since August 5th.. Life has kept me pretty busy!   I am almost to the 10 month mark, (the 18th will be it) I've been told I'm doing well by my dr's so I'm happy about that. Before the end of the year I have to have an upper GI to make sure everything looks good with my esophagus...yeah that sounds fun.. lol..   In other news, I attended my friend's birthday party last night and saw lots of friends I hadn't seen since my surgery. They all went on and on about how great I looked so THAT... THAT right there makes it all worth it! LOL :cursing: and totally gave me the motivation I needed to keep going and reignite my fire!   On my last fill I had them go aggressive and so now I'm having some issues but for the most part all is well.. I'm doing 2-a-days at the gym and loving it, pilates, yoga, zumba, cardio, weights, kickboxing, swimming, you name it.. I'm doing it and it feels great!   I'm actually feeling the effects of being out of town for the past week without access to a gym.. I can't wait to get back in there tomorrow :thumbup:   Other than that, I think that's it for now.. this is my busy time of year so I don't spend alot of extra time online, but I would love to catch up with all of you, hope you're all doing well!   Love & Faith, Y
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

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Blog 103245
 

Count Down to Lapband Surgery

Today is Sunday like most Sunday-eves of many diets over the past 12 years. Some I sustained for 3-5 months, but most I fell off the wagon within a month. I've been at this size before so it's nothing new for me. I held on to some of my size 24 clothing that were on the pricier side to fit within a professional wardrobe ... "just in case." And I packed my size 16's away hopefully to pull out again sometime in the Spring. My story is most likely not all that unique. I had an active childhood as being part of the fabric of my family. My mom never put emphasis on our weight or to "exercise" to stay slim because we never had to worry about it. I got out on my own at 18 and picked up bad habits: relaxing/lounging too much, sleeping in both weekend-days, and the worst: EMOTIONAL EATING. For most of my 20's and into my early 30's I was a single mother of 2 sons. I used food as my crutch as I suffered many setbacks ... most of which were of my own accord.About my mid-30's I started to change internally. Emotionally I was getting healthier as I put security in my life by keeping toxic-folks away. My career is soaring and I graduated from college. My sons are young adults and go out of their way to include me in their activities. And here I am 41 years old with many opportunities, and the body I'm in doesn't match. I think twice before I accept an invitation from my sons: can I keep up with them and their friends walking the golf course? Can I get out of tube that we're floating down the river in despite this speed-bump for a stomach (or maybe a roadblock). And work! I find a reason to not participate on teams that travel internationally simply because I don't want to overflow into the person's seat next to me on a plane. Let alone, hauling my luggage around, walking distances to get to our hotel. I've heard some of our customer sites I'd be require to hop 4-5 flights of stairs. CRAP! I can't even do one flight of stairs. And Hell? When will be the next time I'll be in India or China or Europe. I want to do some SITE SEEING! So this time, I'm taking drastic measures and getting the LAP-BAND®®. I don't have the time to fall of the wagon anymore. Extreme? Perhaps. I could do low-carbs like I have in the past and was quite successful. But honestly, I want something to adjust with me as the wagon starts to teter. Just to make sure that no wheels fall off.This Friday is my surgery. It will mark the beginning of the next phase of my life. A promotion, embarking on empty-nesters, rekindling my marriage (my husband gets his band on 11/19), and next Spring realizing a 12-year-dream: riding a roller-coaster again as I cruise around Six Flags with our sons.
karlenekarma

karlenekarma

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Blog 102133
 

Panic Attacks

Well I'm starting to introduce food into my system....pureed/mushy foods. Experiencing this before I thought "This should be eay" WRONG. I just stayed at the beach with friends and had a cup of clam chowder. Literally about 2 oz. I knew instantly this was not a good idea Instant anxiety set in....a honest to god panic attack. Heart pounding out of my chest....pacing through the house. I went for a walk, that helped temporarily. My skin feels like I have bugs crawling on me. I took 2 mg. of Xanax at the suggestion of my Doctor... Anyone else Panic when they started eating?? Any suggestiions:scared2:
Boo_68

Boo_68

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jennaj221's Journal
 

wow

havent really lost anything..but thank goodness havent gained anything back either. at a stand still again. my fault. ive been so busy with work that my work outs have really suffered and havent even glanced at weight watchers to write down my stuff i eat. but i walked tonight..that felt good. i have an appt for dr on the 22nd. so i want to lose at least 5 lbs by then. im back on track today..tomorrow for sure!!
JennaJ221

JennaJ221

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Blog 3924
 

TCQ - Blog Entry #3 I have a Date...

So I got good news. Even thought I don't have a surgery date yet but I know it will be soon. I'll be leaving this upcoming Sunday Oct 17th to the Dominican Republic. And I meet the doctor the next day. We've talked plenty of times on the phone. But finally I get to see the face. And we will be setting up all the appointments for the exams and hopefully he'll give me a date. That might be too much to ask. The nerves are non-existing right now but I know all will change soon.   I've read somewhere or heard that it wound be good to bring little gifts for the nurses. So I got this small make up bags from target for only a $1 each and I got a small set of lotion and body spray, all for $3 per package, and also I got a nice tide for the doctor. I think they’ll like it.   I’ve been preparing my self for this trip for a while. I got everything I think I would need for the hospital and my stay there. Granny Panties (big ones so they wont bather the wounds) Night gowns for the hospital, baby wipes for the days that won’t be able to shower, slippers, chapstick, lotion, Listerine strips because I know I probably wont be able to brush my teeth right away. I thought of bringing my ipod but it my get lost so I’ll just bring a book or something just in case. Hoping I get to sleep most of the time. And for the rest of the time, I got shorts and some t-shirts for the run around because in very hot there in the Caribbean.   The official countdown starts now. Wish me luck and please keep me in your prayers. I will keep you updated.
MDqueen

MDqueen

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